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The new MLS rivalry brewing between LAFC and LA Galaxy is going to be a can't-miss event in the upcoming seasons. After LAFC officially opened their stadium doors, the battle between the two teams has started on an intense note that hints at much more to come for MLS fans. LA Galaxy won their first matchup 4-3, but the level of play and aggression made fans excited for a heated rivalry in the games to come.

LAFC​Los Angeles Football Club, or LAFC, is the new MLS team in Los Angeles. They shoulder up against the well-known LA Galaxy in the major West Coast city. LAFC's journey began in 2014 when the MLS awarded L.A. with a new team. The modern stadium began to come to fruition in in the heart of L.A., and LAFC's vision was born. In 2015, The 22,000-seat stadium plans were revealed. It is located next to the LA Memorial Coliseum in South L.A.

In January 2016, LAFC revealed the team's crest and colors to the public. The team's colors are black and gold. In mid-2016, the City of Los Angeles permitted the stadium construction. A team broke ground in August 2016, beginning what would soon come to be the Banc of California Stadium. In 2017, LAFC hired Bob Bradley as the Head Coach. Bradley is a two-time MLS Coach of the Year and a former U.S. Men's National Team coach. The rest of the team followed. In 2018, LAFC's stadium and first season opened.

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LA GalaxyLA Galaxy is coming from the opposite end of the MLS spectrum from the newbie LAFC franchise. LA Galaxy is one of ten founding MLS franchises that began their first season in 1996. The team plays at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA, a suburb of L.A. LA Galaxy was founded in 1994 before they began playing two years later. LA Galaxy carries an immense legacy with them in the MLS; they have won a record five MLS Cups and a myriad of other honors that grants them the supreme status in the league.The team's colors are white, blue, and yellow.

2017 was the first season in years that the team did not qualify for the MLS Cup. Earlier in the new millennium, LA Galaxy welcomed and celebrated David Beckham's era on the team. However, in recent years post-Beckham, LA Galaxy has rebuilt the dynasty with new faces. American Landon Donovan and more U.S. stars have begun to emerge after Beckham's retirement from the team. Donovan retired but came out of retirement in 2016 to aid his team in the playoffs. LA Galaxy's tradition of wins and superstar players will hopefully continue moving forward. The new rivalry with LAFC will spark more attention for the team, and it'll be exciting to see the season unfold.

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